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'It's all upside down' - Kwiatkowski ditches bidons for breakaway win at Tour de France
By Sophie Smith published
News Ineos rider bounces back from worst day at this year’s Tour to win atop the Grand Colombier

'Expect the unexpected' - Jai Hindley tips Tour de France GC battle to play out until Paris
By Sophie Smith published
News Bora-Hansgrohe rider 'pretty keen' to take on the Alps but won't divulge the team plan for defining mountain stages ahead

Groenewegen sees Tour de France duel with Philipsen as 'fight until Paris'
By Sophie Smith published
News Jayco AlUla sprinter thought victory was within his grasp on stage 11 in Moulins

'We really miss him' – Astana reset after Mark Cavendish's Tour de France exit
By Sophie Smith published
News Team consultant Mark Renshaw says Cees Bol will be one of the best-prepared sprinters in the race with his help

Sam Welsford sets sights on Tour de France sprint stage in Moulins
By Sophie Smith published
News Australian hopes to take road form to Track Worlds as he works toward once again making Olympic team

‘Hand on heart racing’ as O’Connor bounces back at Tour de France
By Sophie Smith published
News Australian rider disappointed to finish third on stage 10, but gutsy ride signalled a return to form

'For Gino': Bilbao dedicates Tour de France stage win to Mäder
By Sophie Smith, Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Basque rider reveals his family helped him deal with unimaginable grief in the lead-up to Tour de France, team says win 'is a huge relief'
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